After pointing the house and leading them inside, he immediately raised his shoulders.
"Incredible, right?"
Marcus then spread his arms wide, his designer watch catching the light from the crystal chandelier. His face glowed with smug satisfaction as they toured his home.
"Just my school residence, actually. my family mansion outside the estate is three times this size."
His casual mention of such wealth made several students gasp, their eyes widening in awe.
"Three times?"
Sarah whispered, clutching her Gucci bag tighter.
"That's insane!"
The group moved through rooms of polished marble and crystal chandeliers, their footsteps echoing off the tiles.
At that moment a maid in a crisp uniform appeared with a silver tray of champagne flutes, her movements perfectly practiced. Then others followed, bearing exotic hors d'oeuvres on gold-rimmed plates.
Seeing the maid's coming Marcus smiled brightly.
